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Characters tend to move around in a set pattern as if being pulled by magnets, which is fine for the ritualistic structure of ancient texts but difficult to buy when a sheen of psychological realism is imposed.—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026 The roller set pattern is the same between a wet and dry set.—Jessica Fields, Essence, 9 May 2025 One of Them Days’ studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment—which released the film under its Tri-Star Pictures banner—follows more of a set pattern.—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025